1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 1998 Volvo S80 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S80. (178 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Seville.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80. 1990 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 1998 Volvo S80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | S80 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
